Tim’s Tidings
My hope is that each of you invites friends to Back to
Church Weekend this Saturday and Sunday at Eastminster. There will be wonderful services of worship
on Saturday night at 6 p.m. and Sunday morning at 10 a.m. followed by an old-fashioned
Sunday Dinner of Fried Chicken and all the fixings topped off with Apple Pie
Cupcakes. There will be a magician
present as well to entertain persons of all ages. A wonderful banquet is being prepared. Please plan to stay and enjoy the work of
many wonderful cooks and servers.
Every week more and more people are worshipping at
Eastminster. God has placed a Spirit
of welcome upon our community that is healing, encouraging and warm. There is growth from learning God’s word and
following God’s will, laughter that brings healing, a people and a purpose for
all. If this is your first time here,
welcome. May these words about
Eastminster be true in your experience as well!
I encourage all to think of those you know who need such an environment
and pray about inviting them to church in the weeks ahead. This Sunday, we give a special welcome to
families from the Eastminster Presbyterian Preschool!
This weekend packets for reading “The Bible in a Year”
will be passed out. Next week your
pastors will begin a sermon series “The Bible in 52 Stories” where we
will hit some high points of Scripture along the way to reading the Bible
through. The Scriptures are divided out where there is reading from the New and
Old Testaments every day, so it never gets boring. Your pastors look forward to this adventure in
Christian learning, growth and living with you!
In your bulletin there is an announcement page which
lists some of the many activities for enrichment at Eastminster. All are welcome. May I point out that there is a wonderful
Bible Study Wednesdays at noon in the church Library which is just
starting. This is great for those who
are retired or who work nearby and can take a break during the lunch hour. For senior adults there is The Shepherd’s Center
where 400 persons meet in a variety of courses every Thursday beginning
September 26. You may register for that
today. Finally note the opportunities
for children and youth, support and recovery, music and worship. There is more going on that can be mentioned,
but there are persons with welcome badges available all weekend to answer
any questions you have.
We are truly blessed!
With that blessing comes a promise and commitment. In closing, I want to introduce a Scripture
which is speaking to me at present from I Timothy 6:17-19. You will hear more about this Scripture in
the coming days:
As for those who in the present age
are rich, command them not to be haughty, or to set their hopes on the
uncertainty of riches, but rather on God who richly provides us with everything
for our enjoyment. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous,
and ready to share, thus storing up for themselves the treasure of a good
foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of the life that
really is life.
Blessings,
Pastor Tim
